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title: "L-375 Upton Rocks Park Play Area Re-Surfacing"
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# L-375 Upton Rocks Park Play Area Re-Surfacing

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bea9595d-049a-4d4b-89b8-3d712d0558c1

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## Summary

The Halton Borough Council has awarded Ground Inc Ltd a contract for the re-surfacing of the Upton Rocks Park play area in Widnes, under the industry category of construction works (CPV 45000000). The contracting process, classified as 'Other' in procurement method details, was initiated through a tender and has reached the award stage on 19 May 2025. The contract, with a value of £41,596.50, involves replacing the wet-pour base and coloured EPDM overlay in the children's play area. Work is slated to begin on 5 June 2025 and conclude by 30 June 2025, providing businesses with targeted opportunities in this timeframe. The project location is accessible via Falkirk Avenue, with the nearest residential postcode being WA8 9XA.

This procurement, while complete, highlights potential growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction work, particularly those with expertise in playground safety surfacing and related products. Businesses capable of executing similar projects could find opportunities through Halton Borough Council's future tenders. Engagement in such public procurement can establish credibility and expand business portfolios, especially for companies seeking to increase their market presence within regional construction projects. As Ground Inc Ltd, an SME, has successfully secured this contract, similar businesses may also benefit from exploring local Government procurement channels.

## Notice

The purpose of the contract is the replacement of wet-pour base and coloured EPDM overlay to children's play area. The works comprise the removal and disposal of existing safety surfacing and laying of new wet-pour base and coloured EPDM overlay to children's play area. The location is Upton Rocks Park, Widnes. Vehicle Entrance Falkirk Avenue. The nearest residential postcode is WA8 9XA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7993b2e-06bd-4d46-a94d-2bac41dc5222 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,596 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,596 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | RUNCORN |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA7 4UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Mersey & Weston |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GROUND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7993b2e-06bd-4d46-a94d-2bac41dc5222

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7993b2e-06bd-4d46-a94d-2bac41dc5222
  19th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www2.halton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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